dwc 12 plants, what airpump?

henryy · Dec 3, 2013

Hey I am looking to use a air pump for all 12 plants i will have in a under current dwc, all in 5 gals.

What size air pump would work?

I thought this one would do the job but i would like to double check.
http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-AAP...&sr=8-5&keywords=air+pump+aquarium+commercial

Thanks for all your inputs!

Glaucoma · Dec 3, 2013

I'm pretty sure that's good, too. I think a lot of people say you need 1 watt per gallon (but don't take my word for it), and this will be more like 3 or so assuming you run about 3.5 gallons per bucket.

Personally, I switched over to a powerhead pump in my res and ditched air stones all together. 1/2 the price up front, and 1/10th the power consumption.. not to mention way simpler. I don't do undercurrent, but I doubt it matters since rdwc and undercurrent both never have standing, still water. It will add some heat to your solution though if you go the powerhead route, but if you use a chiller then no worries.

Nizza · Dec 3, 2013

also check flooming; where's pf at???

henryy · Dec 3, 2013

Nizza said:
also check flooming; where's pf at???

flooming causes heat problems, maintenance, etc.

henryy · Dec 3, 2013

Glaucoma said:
I'm pretty sure that's good, too. I think a lot of people say you need 1 watt per gallon (but don't take my word for it), and this will be more like 3 or so assuming you run about 3.5 gallons per bucket.

Personally, I switched over to a powerhead pump in my res and ditched air stones all together. 1/2 the price up front, and 1/10th the power consumption.. not to mention way simpler. I don't do undercurrent, but I doubt it matters since rdwc and undercurrent both never have standing, still water. It will add some heat to your solution though if you go the powerhead route, but if you use a chiller then no worries.

The only reason i am doing an undercurrent is because I feel like it is less maintenance for 12 plants.

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